Troy Deeney praised the fans for their pre-match tribute to Graham Taylor, whilst also accepting that Watford were not good enough before half-time against Southampton.

Vicarage Road was a sight to behold as the teams made their way out before the game, with fans holding yellow scarves above their heads in memory of GT - Southampton fans must be credited for their involvement too.

"Today the result was a nice touch but the fans deserve massive credit for what they did towards GT [Graham Taylor]," Deeney told Sky Sports News.

"He sadly passed away a year ago and that should be highlighted."

Deeney came off the bench at half-time and helped transform the game, playing a key role in the Hornets' equaliser, as his header was directed into the net by Abdoulaye Doucoure.

Troy Deeney high fives Roberto Pereyra after he helped Watford earn a hard-fought point (Getty Images)

That goal was controversial though, with replays showing the ball struck the Frenchman's hand and not his head.

"I played the header so I didn't see that," he said. " It's one of them.

"They'll feel like it's a loss. VAR comes in we probably wouldn't get that but today we got it. It's the luck of the draw."

And he admitted Silva was far from impressed at the first-half display, saying the Hornets were lacking.